tropological

adjective

ˌtrō-pə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce tropological (audio)
Definition of tropologicalnext
as in metaphorical
expressing one thing in terms normally used for another a tropological construct that no reader of the text should take literally

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tropological
  1. figurative
  2. figural
  3. symbolic
Adjective
  • Taking your furry relative outside not only provides you with a (literal and figurative) breath of fresh air, but your family might even see your secretly selfish wish for alone time as a noble act of kindness.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Games closed with the literal and figurative passing of the torch to Los Angeles, where the Summer Games will take place in 2028.
    Angela Yang, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of figurative
Adjective
  • The company dates back to the late 1930s and is known for its sweet candles in figural shapes such as Santas, snowmen, and carolers.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
  • But for his own figural edification, Degas made lots of small sculptures, mostly of dancers, horses and bathers, subjects that also populated his paintings.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of figural
Adjective
  • Harfouch noted the symbolic weight of playing in the Vatican, a place representing more than 2.2 billion Christians worldwide.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The collection features a range of symbolic designs that blend tradition with modernity, highlighting Swarovski’s craftsmanship and creativity.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of symbolic
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